University Arts and Sciences - Certificate in Pre-Education

Program Description

University Arts and Sciences courses and credentials are designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship, an enriched life as an educated person, and to create a solid foundation for further study.

Students may register in a program stream, or they may register for individual courses that are scheduled during the Fall, Winter and Intersession semesters. Courses are offered using various modes of delivery, including in-class, videoconference, and online.

The Pre-Education Certificate is one year of planned coursework that also serves as the first year of the Associate of Arts Degree – AHCOTE designed for prospective teachers, and the first step toward enrolment in the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE) program. Credits can also be put towards a Bachelor’s degree.

Coursework within the Academic program also supports other College programs, such as Business Management, Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Assistant, Social Services Worker Diploma, and Visual Arts.

Career Prospects

The Certificate prepares students for continued Bachelor level studies at universities or other receiving institutions, continued studies in specific programs at NLC, continued studies in professional programs, or entry-level employment opportunities.

Transfer arrangements exist with universities, colleges and institutes throughout British Columbia. See the BC Transfer Guide. Course transfer beyond British Columbia is determined on a case-by-case basis. NLC students are responsible for confirming admission requirements, application procedures, transfer credit, and graduation requirements at all receiving institutions.

Details

Location: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, and Fort St. John campuses (NOTE: all courses are not available at each campus)

Admission Prerequisites

*In University Arts and Sciences, it is understood that the minimum English Language Proficiency requirement is that required to graduate from a Canadian high school program conducted in English. This is defined in the English Language Requirement document.

* A. Domestic students must have official transcripts demonstrating the following Math Requirement: Successful completion of one of the following: Pre-calculus 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, Math 040, or equivalent. Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.

* B. International students must have documentation demonstrating the following Math Requirement: Successful completion of one of the following: Pre-calculus 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, Math 040, or equivalent. Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.

* *Note: For transfer into degree programs in this field, degree granting institutions might require higher pre-requisites than required for entrance into NLC’s AAA program. All students planning to transfer into a bachelor's degree should ensure that they have met the entrance requirements of the receiving institution. In addition, some elective courses in NLC’s AAA require additional course pre-requisites.

Important Notes

The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.

The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the Program Guide

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